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Encore Pro Hunter XT Vs Rem 700 Muzzleloader
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<blockquote data-quote="ENCORE" data-source="post: 1161200" data-attributes="member: 33046"><p>The T/C Pro Hunter is an excellent rifle, had many of them. One can't really go wrong with a Pro Hunter. Most of the things you read about the Encore platform rifles or, at least the most common issue, is about the hinge pin. For most shooters it doesn't matter and most would never know the difference. However if you're talking getting the absolute best from the rifle, then a hinge pin replacement may be necessary. Hinge pins are easily accessible and are pretty cheap to replace. Last I knew a 1x and 2x was about $16 or so. Most all other modifications owners make are for personal preference, with trigger pull being next. However all the modifications that are made by some shooters looking for absolute accuracy from Pro Hunters, costs in the neighborhood of around $35 plus shipping. The modifications some make, actually make it feel and shoot like a completely different rifle than when removed from the box.</p><p></p><p>The Remington 700 Ultimate is a completely different rifle than most are used to. It has also had some initial bad initial reviews. A few bad barrels were released when the rifle first hit the market, which didn't help. Some owners couldn't get the rifles to group to their satisfaction, while others couldn't get used to the difference between it and a mass produced production rifle. Some didn't like the fact that it had a breech plug that although could be removed, Remington recommended that it not. People think that's a completely bad thing, while those same people forget that breech plugs before Knight came out, were almost never removed.</p><p>If an owner took their time, worked up loads, including different bullet/sabot combinations, there's no reason the RU can't be a 300+yd MOA rifle. I do know of at least one owner, who is shooting less than MOA at 400 and beyond with his RU but, he worked hard, uses different bullets than recommended.</p><p>I just talked to a sports shop owner who sold two RU rifles this last year. One new owner didn't like it and sold it. The other took his time and was very satisfied with the RU.</p><p></p><p>If you take a look at the RU rifle, the ignition system by UF Inc. is a proven system. Remington actually purchased the rights from UF Inc. for the breech plug. The action is the Remington 700 action, also a well proven part. That leaves the barrel. I would hope Remington has worked out any barrel issues from the past. I'd like to have one to play with for about a month myself.</p><p></p><p>If you want a truly long range accurate muzzleloader, one that has proven itself over and over, both on targets and on big game, consider the <strong>Ultimate Firearms Inc. BP Xpress</strong>. They are more accurate at long range than most owners can shoot them and, more accurate than most can shoot a CF rifle. Yes, they are more expensive than a Pro Hunter or the RU. But, you're getting a proven long range custom built muzzleloader with a match grade barrel. Not a production barrel. The cost is actually right in line with any custom built rifle.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ultimatefirearms.com" target="_blank">Muzzleloader - Long Range Muzzleloader - Custom Muzzleloader: Ultimate Firearms</a></p><p></p><p>Good luck with your decision.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ENCORE, post: 1161200, member: 33046"] The T/C Pro Hunter is an excellent rifle, had many of them. One can't really go wrong with a Pro Hunter. Most of the things you read about the Encore platform rifles or, at least the most common issue, is about the hinge pin. For most shooters it doesn't matter and most would never know the difference. However if you're talking getting the absolute best from the rifle, then a hinge pin replacement may be necessary. Hinge pins are easily accessible and are pretty cheap to replace. Last I knew a 1x and 2x was about $16 or so. Most all other modifications owners make are for personal preference, with trigger pull being next. However all the modifications that are made by some shooters looking for absolute accuracy from Pro Hunters, costs in the neighborhood of around $35 plus shipping. The modifications some make, actually make it feel and shoot like a completely different rifle than when removed from the box. The Remington 700 Ultimate is a completely different rifle than most are used to. It has also had some initial bad initial reviews. A few bad barrels were released when the rifle first hit the market, which didn't help. Some owners couldn't get the rifles to group to their satisfaction, while others couldn't get used to the difference between it and a mass produced production rifle. Some didn't like the fact that it had a breech plug that although could be removed, Remington recommended that it not. People think that's a completely bad thing, while those same people forget that breech plugs before Knight came out, were almost never removed. If an owner took their time, worked up loads, including different bullet/sabot combinations, there's no reason the RU can't be a 300+yd MOA rifle. I do know of at least one owner, who is shooting less than MOA at 400 and beyond with his RU but, he worked hard, uses different bullets than recommended. I just talked to a sports shop owner who sold two RU rifles this last year. One new owner didn't like it and sold it. The other took his time and was very satisfied with the RU. If you take a look at the RU rifle, the ignition system by UF Inc. is a proven system. Remington actually purchased the rights from UF Inc. for the breech plug. The action is the Remington 700 action, also a well proven part. That leaves the barrel. I would hope Remington has worked out any barrel issues from the past. I'd like to have one to play with for about a month myself. If you want a truly long range accurate muzzleloader, one that has proven itself over and over, both on targets and on big game, consider the [B]Ultimate Firearms Inc. BP Xpress[/B]. They are more accurate at long range than most owners can shoot them and, more accurate than most can shoot a CF rifle. Yes, they are more expensive than a Pro Hunter or the RU. But, you're getting a proven long range custom built muzzleloader with a match grade barrel. Not a production barrel. The cost is actually right in line with any custom built rifle. [url=http://www.ultimatefirearms.com]Muzzleloader - Long Range Muzzleloader - Custom Muzzleloader: Ultimate Firearms[/url] Good luck with your decision. [/QUOTE]
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